1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 430 kg more than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1972 Nissan President | |
Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
Model | Guara | President |
Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |